Category Archives: Paternity

Recognition of Parentage

January 21, 2008 – 8:31 am

When a child is born to a couple that is not married, it is important for both parents to sign off on a Recognition of Parentage form, for custody and parenting time purposes, as well as for child support purposes. A father’s right to custody or parenting time is established easily by a Recognition […]

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Constitutional Challenge to Paternity Laws Dismissed By 6th Circuit For Failure to State Claim

November 7, 2007 – 8:06 am

Dubay v. Wells, decided by the 6th Circuit yesterday, denied a constitutional challenge to paternity laws, dismissing for failure to state a claim. Quotes from the Family Law Prof Blog:
The suit was brought by Father who claimed that he should not be responsible for child support when Mother had represented that she didn’t want […]

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Child’s Best Interest No Basis for Summary Proceeding on Paternity

October 12, 2007 – 8:59 pm

In an action to establish paternity under Uniform Parentage Act, preliminary advisory hearing to determine whether action is in Child’s best interest shall be informal, without applying law of evidence, conducted by a special master, closed to the public. Circuit Court held the hearing before Circuit Judge. Circuit Judge conducted it as an evidentiary hearing […]

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